Ortega RCE138SN-L

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Ortega RCE138SN-L

Ortega

RCE138SN-L

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 332824
Brand: Ortega
Model: RCE138SN-L
Price: $548.90

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The Ortega RCE138SN-L is a fantastic option for left-handed students and intermediate players looking for a well-built classical with amplified capabilities. The solid top provides a pleasing tone, while the MagusPro system lets you plug in without sacrificing too much acoustic character. It's a great value for a guitar of this quality.

Product Description

  • Ortega RCE138SN-L
  • Classical Guitar
  • Left hand model
  • Top: Solid spruce
  • Bottom and sides: Mahogany
  • Neck: Mahogany
  • Fretboard and bridge: Blackwood
  • Rosette
  • headstock veneer
  • body binding
  • top and bottom purfling and heelcap: Walnut
  • Ortega MagusPro electronics with built-in tuner
  • Nut width: 48 mm
  • Scale: 650 mm
  • Gold plated machine heads
  • 19 Frets
  • 12-Hole bridge
  • Colour: Natural
  • high gloss
  • Gig bag included
PROS
  • • Solid spruce top delivers a bright, articulate, and responsive tone.
  • • Mahogany back and sides provide warmth and sustain, nicely balancing the spruce.
  • • Ortega MagusPro electronics offer a surprisingly natural amplified sound with built-in tuner.
  • • Walnut binding and rosette add a touch of elegance and enhance the guitar's visual appeal.
CONS
  • • Mahogany construction can be a bit dense, resulting in a slightly heavier instrument.
  • • Blackwood fretboard, while beautiful, might feel a touch harder than some players prefer.
  • • While versatile, the classical setup isn’t ideal for players accustomed to steel-string action.

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Key Features

Top Wood Solid Spruce
Back & Sides Mahogany
Neck Material Mahogany
Fingerboard Blackwood
Scale Length 650 mm
Frets 19
Nut Width 48 mm
Weight Approximately 1.8 kg (3.9 lbs)

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's surprisingly good – not as sterile as some budget systems, capturing more of the guitar's natural resonance, but not quite on par with high-end options.
The neck has a standard classical profile, which can feel a bit narrower than steel-string necks. It's generally manageable, but players with very large hands might find it a touch snug.
The build is solid – clean fretwork, good glue joints, and a generally well-executed instrument. It’s clear Ortega doesn’t skimp on the fundamentals.

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